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Process for the photochemical vapor deposition of siloxane polymers
Assignee: Raytheon Co
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Filing: 1985-12-19
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Granted: 1988-11-01
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Expires: 2005-12-19
Abstract
Abstract A process for forming on the surface of a substrate a layer of a siloxane polymer by exposing the substrate to a first vapor phase monomer precursor having the formula SiR x H 4-x where x is 1 to 4 and R is alkyl or phenyl, and a second vapor phase oxygen-containing precursor in the presence of radiation of a predetermined wavelength to bring about the reaction to form the siloxane polymer which deposits on the surface of substrate. The monomer precursor may comprise a mixture, such as SiRH 3 and SiR 2 H 2 with each other or with SiR 3 H. By varying the composition of such mixtures, the composition of the siloxane polymer may be chosen to provide predetermined properties, and, further, may be varied throughout the thickness of the deposited layer.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard N. Leyden
- 👤 James T. Hall
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
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2026-11-05 05:19
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10P; H10P14/00; H10P14/60; H10P14/69; H10P14/692; H10P14/6921; H10P14/6922; B; B05; B05D; B05D1/00; B05D1/60; B05D3/00; B05D3/06; B05D3/061; C; C09; C09D; C09D4/00; G; G03; G03F; G03F7/00; G03F7/16; G03F7/167; H10P14/63; H10P14/6326; H10P14/6328; H10P14/6334; H10P14/6338; H10P14/65; H10P14/6516; H10P14/6536; H10P14/6538; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S522/00; Y10S522/913; Y10S522/914; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/31504; Y10T428/31652; Y10T428/31663
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A low-temperature, charge-free process for forming on the surface of a substrate a layer of a siloxane polymer comprising exposing the substrate at 30° C. to 200° C. to a first vapor reactant comprising the monomer precursor having the formula SiR x H 4-x where x is 1 to 4 and R is selected from the group consisting of alkyl and phenyl, and a second vapor phase reactant comprising a chosen oxygen-containing precursor in the presence of radiation of a predetermined wavelength to bring about the formation of neutral atomic oxygen from said second vapor phase reactant and the reaction of said atomic oxygen with said first vapor phase reactant to form said siloxane polymer which deposits on said surface of said substrate in a manner which avoids damage to said substrate due to bombardment by charged particles or radiation or exposure to elevated temperature.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A low-temperature, charge-free process for forming on the surface of a substrate a layer of a siloxane polymer comprising exposing the substrate at 30° C. to 200° C. to a first vapor reactant comprising the monomer precursor having the formula SiR x H 4-x where x is 1 to 4 and R is selected from the group consisting of alkyl and phenyl, and a second vapor phase reactant comprising a chosen oxygen-containing precursor in the presence of radiation of a predetermined wavelength to bring about the formation of neutral atomic oxygen from said second vapor phase reactant and the reaction of said atomic oxygen with said first vapor phase reactant to form said siloxane polymer which deposits on said surface of said substrate in a manner which avoids damage to said substrate due to bombardment by charged particles or radiation or exposure to elevated temperature.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The process set forth in claim 1 wherein said oxygen-containing precursor is selected from the group consisting of nitrous oxide, nitrogen dioxide, and molecular oxygen.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The process set forth in claim 1 wherein said monomer precursor has the formula SiRH 3 .
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The process set forth in claim 3 wherein said monomer precursor is mixed with a compound having the formula SiR 3 H and said layer comprises a copolymer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The process set forth in claim 1 wherein said monomer precursor has the formula SiR 2 H 2 .
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The process set forth in claim 5 wherein said monomer precursor is mixed with a compound having the formula SiR 3 H and said layer comprises a copolymer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The process set forth in claim 1 wherein said monomer precursor comprises a mixture of SiRH 3 and SiR 2 H 2 and said layer comprises a copolymer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The process set forth in claim 1 wherein said first vapor phase reactant comprises a mixture of two or more said monomer precursors.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
The process set forth in claim 1 wherein: (a) said oxygen-containing precursor is nitrous oxide; (b) said predetermined wavelength of said radiation is 1849 angstroms; and (c) said monomer precursor comprises phenylsilane.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
The process set forth in claim 1 wherein: (a) said oxygen-containing precursor is nitrous oxide; (b) said predetermined wavelength of said radiation is 1849 angstroms; and (c) said monomer precursor comprises a mixture of diethylsilane and ethylsilane.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
61 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said first vapor phase reactant comprises a mixture of two or more said monomer precursors and the proportions of said monomer precursors are altered in a predetermined manner as a function of time to produce corresponding changes in the composition and properties of said siloxane polymer as a function of the thickness of said layer.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
The process of claim 1 wherein: (a) said exposing occurs in the presence of mercury vapor as a photosensitizer; and (b) said radiation is provided by a low pressure mercury vapor lamp.
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